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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.12, 44,645.49 and 18,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.12, 44,645.49 and 18,932.68 is: 26,122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.12 : 44,645.49 = 18,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.12/44,645.49 = 18,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.12x = 44,645.49 × 18,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.12x = 845,258,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,258,775.61/32,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.00

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